This document contains information on how to get a Psion netBook
to boot up the Linux operating system, how to subsequently configure the system,
and how to obtain, install and use applications suitable for the netBook's limited
resources. This document also contains notes on the remaining problems at the
moment, and instructions on such things as compiling a custom kernel and assembling
a custom OS.IMG file. Framebuffer support is implemented, and X windows is
supported. Compactflash, PCMCIA, and touch screen are rudimentarily
supported. Many wireless PCMCIA cards will work fine; indeed, in general most PCMCIA
devices (16-bit PC Card only!) will work fine. The touchscreen patch is relatively
new. The only hold up to a fully functional, operational linbook seems to be that
no power management is available (you can't turn the linBook off!).
There is no support for sound yet.

Other useful hints may be found on the
Linux on Psion 5MX HOWTO. The netBook and 5MX systems have considerable
similarity.

Offer (May 2006): An infrared modem is offered for free (shipped anywhere in the world)
to anyone who posts a patch for the netbook kernel that enables infrared. However,
a patch for proper PCMCIA support is considered more critical and will take
precedence if posted prior to, or within a few days of, the infrared patch. Please
send inquiries or patches to the OpenPsion mail list.

This is the method generally used for installing and configuring Linux
for the Psion netBook. It may not yet work for you. It may make your netBook
blow up and your house fall down, for all I know. It might even steal your girl
(or boy) friend and leave you in the gutter begging for beer money with only
bent floppy disks to your name. Don't blame anybody if something goes wrong,
and your tears will fall on deaf ears, so to speak. That said, if you have any
problems you can always post a query on the mailing list
(send e-mail to: linux-7110-psion@lists.sourceforge.net).
Somebody there will likely be able to, but nobody is obligated to, assist you.
Make sure you backup, backup, backup!!!